Ducky Obrien Show 046 - Indie Games Galore (Lightyear Frontier, Pacific Drive)

Video Game News, Reviews, and Guides (and sometimes random things)

Lightyear Frontier

I am a survival crafting fan, especially when you can build a massive base as well as sprawling production lines. I was drawn to this game because of the colorful aesthetic and the mech! I love mechs and I love survival crafting, combining the two would be a no brainer for me.

So how did the Lightyear Frontier demo pan out? It’s a little rough to be honest. There were things I liked and things that definitely annoyed me.

►Steam Store Page : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677110/Lightyear_Frontier/ ►Article: https://duckyobrien.com/2024/02/17/my-thoughts-about-the-lightyear-frontier-demo/ ►Video: https://youtu.be/AeStjHxy3E0 ►Gameplay: https://youtu.be/dOcSywjv2NM

Pacific Drive

I was first introduced to Pacific Drive from the Game Awards show. The trailer was very atmospheric but what piqued my interest the most was that the trailer made the game look like it was mostly you and your car against a hostile world. Your car wasn't just a mode of transportation, it was your home, your shelter against an ever changing and uncertain landscape.

And since the focus appeared to be on the car, it looked like there would be a lot of driving. I'm not making a stretch here or projecting what I want. If you go and take a look at the earlier trailers, all of them make it look like you spend a significant amount of time driving. There was something charming about the idea of driving alone with only the picturesque and sometimes otherworldly scenery to keep you company.

►Steam Store Page : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1458140/Pacific_Drive/ ►Article: https://duckyobrien.com/2024/02/19/pacific-drive-isnt-about-driving/ ►Video: https://youtu.be/Rf55WZcB0EY ►Gameplay: https://youtu.be/2r-naJOwgfc

Thanks for listening!